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NCT Number: NCT02682134

Sore Throat Prevention Following Intubation

The aim of this interventional study is to find out the incidence of sore throat among intubated patients in Jordan university hospital and to find out which is preventive and effective method to decrease sore throat;is it xylocaine gel on endotracheal cuff as lubricant versus dexamethasone 8 mg intravenously or both.

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Key information

Conditions

Sore Throat Infections Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases Pharyngeal Diseases Pharyngitis Respiratory Tract Diseases Respiratory Tract Infections Stomatognathic Diseases

Age range

15 year–70 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 4

About this study

Three groups were divided into: first group received xylocaine gel as endotracheal cuff lubricant,second group received dexamethasone 8 mg intravenously and third group received both( xylocaine and dexamethasone).

The investigator compared between the three groups regarding sore throat in intubated patients and followed them up to 48 hours.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • ASA 1-3.
  • Elective VS Emergency.
  • Cuffed endo-tracheal tubes.
  • Different types of surgery.

Exclusion criteria

  • Pregnant ladies.
  • ICU patients.
  • <15 years of age
  • Laryngeal mask airway

Treatment and study plan

Xylocaine

Drug

First group were given xylocaine

Other names: X

Dexamethasone

Drug

Second group were given Dexamethasone

Other names: D

Xylocaine and Dexamethasone

Drug

Third group were given both Xylocaine and Dexamethasone

Other names: XD

Primary outcomes

  1. Comparison in preventing sore throat: xylocaine gel versus dexamethasone or both following intubation.

    Time frame: 4 months

    Questionnaire follow up in intubated patients.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Sore throat SCALE

    Time frame: 4 months

    Sore throat scale from None,mild,moderate till severe.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Jordan

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Comparison Between Xylocaine Gel as Endotracheal Cuff Lubricant Versus Dexamethasone 8 mg Intravenously or Both for Sore Throat Prevention Following Intubation: Interventional Study

Important dates

Study start
2015
Primary completion
2016
Study completion
2016
First posted
Feb 15, 2016
Registry last updated
Feb 15, 2016

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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